Intern (Flex)

About this role

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) THE ROLE The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (department) provides undergraduate Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) students who are in their penultimate or final year of the JD or LLB in 2026, the opportunity to experience a work placement in the department's Legal Services Branch. These internship placements give valuable insight into the role of a leading Victorian Public Service (VPS) department and builds capabilities suitable for a career in the VPS. The department is offering four legal internship placements from 9 November 2026 to 4 December 2026. The Legal Services Branch are looking for summer interns that are motivated, demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, and good judgment, and have excellent written and oral communications skills. To succeed in this role, you will have strong academic results in a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and an interest in a career in government. The interns will have the support of a key senior solicitor as their supervisor and will work in one of the teams for the course of the four week internship. The interns will also be exposed to a range of key legal activities from the other teams over the four week period. This will ensure that the interns are exposed to broad areas of legal work across the department and will develop a range of key legal skills Application letter must indicate first and second preference of the roles and teams on offer. This is due to travel. 700378 - Public Law and Inquiries team 700379 - Information Sharing and Privacy Law team700380 - Child Protection Litigation Office - CBD & Melbourne Children's Court 700381 - Child Protection Litigation Office - CBD &Dandenong Children's Court ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE There will be opportunities for the interns to gain exposure to and work on a diverse range of matters across the Legal Services Branch. This work is likely to include: • research on discrete legal and legal policy issues arising in the current work • attending court hearings • working closely with the department's legal advisers to prepare advice and briefings Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit De partment of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.